Save Print Ukpor Ogede (Steamed Plantain Pudding) Serves: 8-10 puddings Devised to use up over-ripe plantains, ukpor is from the Eastern states of Nigeria, and is eaten with tomato stew. Akamu (ogi) and ‘drinking garri’ are also popular accompaniments. Traditionally, steamed in leaves, I have used ramekins. Serve one per person with tomato and cucumber salsa…
Chicken with Spicy Peanut Dip
Inspired by satay from South-East Asia, my version includes ground crayfish and one of my favourite spices, ehuru, which gives the dip a slightly citrusy tang. Save Print Chicken with Spicy Peanut Dip Serve this as a starter or Small Chops. Ingredients 450g chicken thigh or breast fillets (thigh is more flavoursome) 30 small wooden skewers…
Spicy Chicken & Prawn Noodle Soup
Instant noodles are currently very popular across all Nigerian social classes, albeit with additions such as diced chicken or meat, and vegetables. Save Print Spicy Chicken & Prawn Noodle Soup If you already have some chicken stock to hand, this soup can be made in the time it takes the chicken to cook. Use any…
Sweet Potato Soup
Nigeria is blessed with so many different types of vegetables; any of which can be used to make tasty soups. The sweet potatoes used here may be substituted with pumpkins or potatoes (known locally as “Irish potatoes”). Save Print Sweet Potato Soup Serves: 4-6 This is a fairly thick and hearty soup, so thin it down…
Moi-Moi (Steamed Savoury Bean Pudding)
So good, we named it twice! Moi-moi is a steamed bean pudding made from a smooth mixture of beans, ground crayfish, onions and fresh chillies at its most basic. Many people add extra whole ingredients such as hard-boiled eggs, chopped meat and fish. Indeed, the Yorubas have a term they use for some types of…
Fish Pepper Soup
Save Print The technique for making fish peppersoup is slightly different from meat-based soups in that the stock is cooked before adding the fish as it cooks so quickly. Catfish is traditionally used, but any fish may be used – cod was used in this recipe. I limit the number of spices and herbs that…
Oxtail Pepper Soup
Save Print Serves: 4 This is a fairly hearty variation on the lighter, more traditional chicken or fish pepper soups. Either serve on its own as a starter, or add some boiled yam (as here) and/or plantain for a delicious main course. Perfect for cold, rainy days. Here I use a combination of commercially available peppersoup…
Chicken Pepper Soup
Save Print Chicken Pepper Soup Serves: 6 This version of peppersoup uses freshly ground spices only. Using meat on the bone also helps to intensify the flavour of the soup. I wanted a fairly clear broth and so I skimmed the broth and and strained the spices and crayfish, using just the liquid and not…
Akara (Bean Fritters)
Save Print Akara (Vegan Version) Eaten across West Africa, akara is a popular breakfast option in Nigeria. The Hausa refer to it as Kosai. In many parts of the country, it is possible to buy it on the street in the mornings and evenings. In its purest form, it is simply a blend of peeled…